as in breathing
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as in person
a member of the human race
no one has the right to enslave another being
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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
new parents are typically in awe at having created this separate being
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
music is such a large part of her being that she could never give up performing
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as in living
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in sitting
to occupy a place or location
we'll be there waiting for you
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as in ranking
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
our school's football team is first in its division
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as in happening
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of being
Carl Anka, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
This is not only an incredible technical achievement, but to actually feel the flesh splitting open as if giving birth to another being (Margaret Qualley’s Sue) is the soul of the ideas and themes of the film.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
In February 2024, i-D Magazine paused its print publication and digital output for seven months and in the time being, the British bimonthly magazine launched a newsletter and continues to post across its social media channels on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
While a Mumbai fair might be off the table for the time being, the company has eyes to announce a new program in the southern city of Hyderabad once this edition wraps up.
—Anindo Sen, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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In the past 10 days, Spurs have been eliminated from both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, and for the time being must turn their attention to climbing higher in the Premier League than their current position of 15th.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
This is not only an incredible technical achievement, but to actually feel the flesh splitting open as if giving birth to another being (Margaret Qualley’s Sue) is the soul of the ideas and themes of the film.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
In February 2024, i-D Magazine paused its print publication and digital output for seven months and in the time being, the British bimonthly magazine launched a newsletter and continues to post across its social media channels on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
While a Mumbai fair might be off the table for the time being, the company has eyes to announce a new program in the southern city of Hyderabad once this edition wraps up.
—Anindo Sen, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for being
Noun
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Spectacle is one way to get people to show up in person and perhaps patronize other businesses too.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Like anyone's high school class photograph, the 97th Oscar Nominees Official Photo is a blast to look at up close (and even wilder to experience in person).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The different colors of light can help scientists uncover the composition of celestial objects by isolating their chemical compounds.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bob’s voice is so hard, and his essence is so hard.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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In essence, the Israelis want phase one to continue – the exchange of hostages, alive and deceased, in return for the continued release of Palestinian prisoners and the flow of higher volumes of aid into Gaza.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Rockets came into Christmas Eve riding a three-game winning streak, now sitting at 20-9 and up to second overall in the Western Conference, behind just the Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Coach Doc River played the role of Secret Santa by sitting the Bucks’ two biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was dealing with back spasms, and Damian Lillard, who was out with a non-COVID-19 illness.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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My brother, Alan, saw what was happening.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.—
Clay Risen,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Required reading Natasha Jonas: A day in the life of a world champion (Photo: Zac Goodwin / PA Images via Getty Images) Sarah Shephard spent 10 years at Sport magazine before becoming Deputy Head of Content at The Coaches' Voice.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Translated, the more dollars that any entity is expected to collect in the future, the easier that entity will find borrowing.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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And ‘The Weekend’ Hosts Eyed For Expanded Roles The new entity teased last year and formally announced in November is led by NBCUniversal Media Group’s Mark Lazarus, who updated staff this week on early plans in a memo obtained by Deadline.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the first episode, the camera follows the raid, the journey to the (thankfully) nearby police precinct and the earliest interrogations, as audiences and the Miller family learn the nature of the accusation against Jamie, who consistently protests his innocence.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the uncertain nature of Trump’s trade plans appears to be a feature, not a bug.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/being. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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